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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1930

Page

3

Garden department hosts best flower show in Morgantown area

The armory venue near the eastern panhandle drew large crowds from Maryland and Virginia for the Woman's Club flower show. Judges from Martinsburg and Hagerstown awarded first prizes with vases and bowls, plus ribbons for second and third places.

National Guard Woman's Club Heeburg W. Va Panhandle Virginia Maryland Aften Mary Lester Hagerstown Lyle Criswell Benton Welshans Martinsburg H. A. Downs Shepherdstown George Beltzhoever McIintire Charles Town

Wilbur Loon Shoes Promote Wide Bunion Fit

A manufacturer touts Wilbur Coon Shoes with extra width for bunions and design features for snug backs and roomy fronts. The text claims adjustable sizing to accommodate bunions while fitting through the arch and instep for comfort.

Bible Class Entertained By Mrs. Fawcett

The Mary Martha Bible Class of Centenary Reformed Church met at Mrs. India Fawcett’s East Clifford Street home for a monthly session then social hour and refreshments. They planned a strawberry and ice cream festival for June 6 on Miss Rebecca McQuay’s lawn at No 09 National Avenue.

Mary-Martha Bible Centenary Reformed Church India Fawcett East Clifford Street Rebecca McQuay National Avenue

Willey and Stickley Return From Lynchburg Lodges Visit

Marsh Run Lodge delegate Orville B. Willey returns home from Lynchburg after attending Grand Lodge. He is joined by C. B. Stickley past noble grand of Marsh Run Lodge. Both praise the Orphans' Home work and management in Lynchburg.

Orville B. Willey Marsh Run Lodge Middletown Grand Lodge Lynchburg Willey C. B. Stickley Noble Grand Orphans’ Home

Children Day service at Rest Sunday school

Rest Sunday school will hold its regular Children’s Day service Sunday evening June 1 at 8. A pageant titled The Golden Road will be presented by the children under the direction of Mrs Harry Stipe with Mrs Tom Neel assisting. It tells a charming story of childhood and Heavenly Father’s care.

Golden Road Harry Stipe Tom Neel

Thanks and appreciation from the Ward family

Mrs. Anna Ward of Capon Bridge West Virginia extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors in Capon Bridge Romney and surrounding areas for kindness help and sympathy during the illness and death of their daughter and sister O N ile.

Anna Ward Capon Bridge W. Va Romney O’nile Ward

Oak Park woman collects bottles amid modest fortune

Cyrena Van Gordon, a grand opera star, is financing the musical training of a blind Chicago girl while an Oak Park resident builds a collection of 1,200 bottles, including one valued at 5750.

Oak Park, Tll Cyrena van Gordon Musica Chicago Girlel

Arnold Leading Speed Demons In Motor Classic

A crowd of 165000 watched the Indianapolis 500 as Billie Arnold led the 500 mile race at the 200 mile mark with a 1:57:28.81 time for 102.143 mph. Shorty Campion ran second. Louie Schneider third as 17 of 38 cars were out by halfway due to crashes and mechanical troubles.

Associated Press Speedway Indianapolis Ind Billie Arnold Indianapolis Motor Speedway Arnold William Shorty”) Campion Detroit Louie Schneider Miracously Peter de Paolo Fred Roberts Marion Drexler Indianpolis Cy Marshall Paul Opening Speedway Indianapolis Speedway Marion Trexler de Paolo da Paolo Trexler Babe” Stapp Los Angeles Lou Moore Johnny Seymour Escanaba Mich Deacon Lits Dubois, Pa Bacconi Borcacchini Italy

Jones Reaches British Amateur Final Over Voigt

Bobby Jones advanced to the British Amateur final by edging George Voigt one up at St Andrews. He will face Roger Wethered, a former champion, who beat Lister Hartley two up with one to play. Jones trailed early but tied the match at the eighteenth to set up the title bout.

ST. Andrews Scotland Bobby Jones George Voigt Jones Roger Wethered Wethered Lister Hartley United States Voigt

Mello Glo Face Powder Promises No Shine

Ad claims Mello Glo Powder prevents shiny noses and lasting wear. It touts a new French process, pore minimization, smooth application, and a youthful bloom. Sold by Baker's Drug Store with claims of purity and beauty benefits.

Baker's Drug Store Adv

Funeral Services For Mrs M B Jenkins

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for the late Mrs M B Jenkins from the home of her daughter Mrs Floyd Pitcock at 711 Loudoun street. Rev M D Mitchell of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South officiated. The choir sang hymns Rock of Ages Home of the Soul and Base In the Arms of Jesus. Interment followed beside her husband J S Jenkins in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Sizable floral tributes testified to the regard of friends.

M. B. Jenkins Floyd Pitcock Loudoun Street M D. Mitchell Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Jesus J. S. Jenkins Mount Hebron William G. Hardy John W. Rosenberger Charles R. Keeler T. J. Orndoff E. W. Carper M. L. Heatwole

Memorial Services By Fraternities in Middletown

Secret societies in Middletown including Odd Fellows Modern Woodmen Royal Neighbors Junior Order and the Grange plan memorial services at Mount Carmel Cemetery Sunday afternoon June 1. They meet at Odd Fellows hall at 2 oclock and march to the cemetery with Middletown Band chorus and vocal music. Rev Dr F T McFaden of Winchester will be principal speaker.

Middletown Odd Fellows Modern Woodmen Royal Neighbors Junior Order The Grange Mount Carmel Odd Fellows’ Hall F. T. McFaden Winchester

Ministers Keep Memorial Day Service Then Review Clergy Candidates

In Cumberland Maryland ministers of the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church observed Memorial Day with a service before an altar draped with the American flag and then held an executive session to review the records of sixteen ministry candidates. Separately, twelve Chicago suburbs reported a population rise exceeding 100 percent.

Cumberland Baltimore The Methodist Episcopal Church

Senators Drop Morning Game To Champion Athletics

In a double header opener the National and American leagues produced early results. National League games saw Cincinnati defeat Pittsburgh 9 to 1 and Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 11 to 2 while Chicago topped St. Louis 2 to 0.

Senators Associated Press Cincinnatii Pittsburgh Brooklyn

Ruth Hits Fifteenth Homer in Yankee Doubleheader Opener

Babe Ruth belted his fifteenth home run of the season in the first inning as the Yankees opened a doubleheader with the Boston Red Sox. Horace Lisenbee pitched for Boston. The final result of the New York versus Boston game was not yet received.

Philadelphia Washington Detroit Cleveland Ruth New York Babe Ruth Yankee Boston Red Sox Horace Lisenbee Boston

One Killed And Three Injured in Auto Accident

A Baltimore area crash near Savage Maryland left Mrs Daniel Morton of Philadelphia dead from a skull fracture and multiple injuries. Beelen Abbott aged 19 suffered a broken arm while Edward Radcliffe the driver escaped with cuts. The car bound for Washington left the road after Radcliffe fell asleep at the wheel and struck a telephone pole.

Baltimore Daniel Morton Honey Park Avenue Philadelphia Savage Washington Morton Beelen Abbott Edward Radcliffe Radcliffe

Local Banks Close Early As Day Brightens

Continued from page ee Local banks observed holiday hours while the post office closed at 12 30. The day remained bright though unusually cool for the season. Despite the weather, people headed to the countryside for a short vacation.

Page Ee

Motor Vehicle Registrations Rise in Canada 1929

Canada recorded 1,193,889 motor vehicles registered in 1929, an increase of 117. The figure reflects continued growth in automotive ownership across the country.

Canada

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